Plantation Owner Companies in Malaysia

Plantation owner companies in Malaysia are large-scale agricultural businesses that own and operate plantations. These businesses are typically involved in the production of crops such as palm oil, rubber, and cocoa.

The plantation industry is a significant contributor to the Malaysian economy, with plantations accounting for approximately 12% of the country’s total land area. The sector employs over 600,000 workers and generates an estimated revenue of RM20 billion (US$4.9 billion) annually.

The vast majority of plantations in Malaysia are owned by companies, with the government owning only a small number of plantations. The top five plantation companies in Malaysia are Sime Darby, IOI Group, Felda Global Ventures, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, and Genting Plantations Berhad.

These companies own and operate a total of approximately 1.4 million hectares of plantation land in Malaysia. Sime Darby is the largest plantation company in Malaysia, with a land bank of over 500,000 hectares. The company is involved in the production of palm oil, rubber, and cocoa.

IOI Group is the second-largest plantation company in Malaysia, with a land bank of approximately 200,000 hectares. The company is involved in the production